I’m a senior illustrator and motion designer with 15+ years of experience bringing characters and stories to life. I specialize in playful, iconic, character-driven illustration that translates into animation and interactive experiences. I excel in visual storytelling, design systems, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Rive, and AI-assisted design workflows.

Aaron Stewart

I’m a senior illustrator and motion designer with 15+ years of experience bringing characters and stories to life. I specialize in playful, iconic, character-driven illustration that translates into animation and interactive experiences. I excel in visual storytelling, design systems, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Rive, and AI-assisted design workflows.

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I’m a senior illustrator and motion designer with 15+ years of experience bringing characters and stories to life. I specialize in playful, iconic, character-driven illustration that translates into animation and interactive experiences.

I excel in visual storytelling, design systems, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Rive, and AI-assisted design workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Nickelodeon Digital
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2024
Illustrated and animated playful content for Nick Jr. YouTube, contributing to millions of views and global reach. Led projects from concept to delivery, with a focus on character design and brand consistency. Collaborated with product and engineering teams to integrate illustration-driven motion seamlessly.
Director & Owner at Bendablerubber Inc.
January 1, 1999 - Present
Founded and lead creative studio specializing in illustration, animation, and branded content. Clients include Simple Learning (1B+ YouTube views), Paramount, Yo Gabba Gabba, NBCUniversal, JibJab. Created scalable illustration systems, ensuring cohesive storytelling across media.
Director at Hornet Inc.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2012
Directed illustration and motion design for commercials and music videos. Managed teams of illustrators and animators to deliver projects on time and with high creative standards.

Education

BFA, Illustration at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 14, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services